Smith And Wesson Model 52 Serial Numbers

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The price would depend on condition and also on how many rounds have been put through it. The Model 52 is a very desirable piece and one of the most accurate target pistols ever made. I had one which I used in Bullseye shooting matches. That being said, there is a serious problem with these pistols which most shooters are not aware of. The guide bushing part of the recoil spring guide assembly is supposed to engage in a small radius cut in the barrel lug. That notch in tiny and can become worn with much use of the pistol. When that happens it becomes impossible to properly re-assemble the pistol. This happened with my piece and in consequence I returned it to S&W. The gunsmith called me and said it could not be repaired. He also informed me that no replacement barrels were available from S&W. I then called Barsto(?) and spoke with them. They said that they were familiar with the problem and received requests for replacement barrels. They told me that after they would receive about 200 requests they would make a small production run of new barrels. So I would caution anyone interested in one of these pistols to disassemble it first and see if this problem is present before making a purchase.

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The Model 52 is serial numbered with other models. The data has not been broken down like that for public use. The introduction of the Smith & Wesson Model 52 chambered for.38 Special, mid-range, wadcutter ammunition was a stunning first—the first successful, factory,.38 Special target autoloader ever launched, and it took the target shooting community by storm. Dating a Smith & Wesson Revolver: This list is merely a general guide and not meant to be exact. There is some dispute regarding the dates on some serial numbers. Smith & Wesson Model 52 The Smith & Wesson Model 52, sometimes referred to as the 38 Master, is a semi-automatic pistol developed by Smith & Wesson for Bullseye shooting. It was one of the first semiautomatic pistols chambered in.38 Special with flush-seated, full wadcutter bullets.

Smith And Wesson Model 52 Serial Numbers

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Smith Wesson Serial Numbers - Pistols There are some exceptions to the locations shown above for certain S&W pistols. On the Sigma series and the SW99 models, you will find the serial number in the locations shown in the pictures below. The introduction of the Smith & Wesson Model 52 chambered for.38 Special, mid-range, wadcutter ammunition was a stunning first—the first successful, factory,.38 Special target autoloader ever launched, and it took the target shooting community by storm.